Wednesday, November 28, 2012

There has been an increase in
burglaries in your neighbourhood and the residents are very worried about their
safety. A committee has been set up to look into this matter. As a member of
the committee, suggest ways to make the neighbourhood a safer place.

Task 1 IndividualA. You
suggest the residents improve safety features of neighbourhood. Give reasons
for your suggestion. B. A police
officer be invited to talk on security measures C. Residents be taught to defend themselves against intruders. D. “Rukun Tetangga” teams be set up to
patrol the neighbourhood at night

Task 2 Group DiscussionDiscuss the best way to make the neighbourhood
a safer place.

May 2002

As members of the Neighbourhood
Watch, you and your friends are concerned about the increase in the number of
petty crimes (handbag snatching, stealing of shoes, and breaking into cars) in
your neighbourhood. You suggest one reason for this increase.

Task 1 IndividualA. In
your opinion, the rise in petty crimes is caused by the increase in the number
of drug addicts. Give reasons to support your opinion.B. the
increase in the number of illegal immigrants C. the lack of interest shown by the public D. the increase in the number of unemployed

Task 2 Group DiscussionDiscuss
which one of the following reasons is the main cause for the increase in petty
crimes.October 2002Lately there have been several
break-ins and vandalism on your school premises. There is a great need to
improve security. Your School Board welcomes suggestions from anyone. You would
like to recommend a security measure.

Task 1 IndividualA. You
feel that the school authorities should employ security guards for the school.
Justify your opinion. B. Install an
alarm system C. Install grills on
all doors & windows D. Get
police to make regular patrols.

Task 2 Group Discussion

Discuss
which is the most effective measure to improve security in school.October 2007

Crimes against children, such as
kidnapping, assault and abuse, are on the increase. The Social Welfare
Department invites suggestions from the public on what can be done to protect
children from such crimes.

Task 1 IndividualA. You
suggest that children should be taught how to protect themselves. Elaborate. B. The school authorities should take
safety measures to protect children while they are at school C. The government should impose more
severe punishment on those who commit crimes against children. D. Parents should take greater
responsibility in ensuring the safety of their children.

Task 2 Group Discussion

Which
is the most effective suggestion to protect children against crimes?

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

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FEBRUARY 2013 CANDIDATES
Preparing for MUET FEB/MARCH
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Need to score band 3, 4, 5 or 6 for entry into university?
Need to
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MUET can be
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Hundreds of our students who
started with minimal ability in English, have gone on to score Band 3, 4 and 5
in their test.
They are now in universities like UM, UITM, UIA, UKM, UPM,
IMU, UCSI pursuing their tertiary education in Medicine, Pharmacy, Business,
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Some and improved on their Band score from Band
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This is a short intensive
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Notes
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Lessons
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15 lessons x 2 hours = 30 hours
Tuesday and Thursday @ 7.45 to 9.45pm
Lessons will be held
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Target date for commencement of class is
December 2012, call to register and book a seat.
Please call Ms
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(If you can't reach
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For those who are not able to make it on the days and times given, arrangements for weekend classes can be made to accomodate your group (if you can gather your own group of at least 8 students or more). For those who have transport issues, private lessons are an option, however, the tuition fee will be different from the intensive MUET course fee. However, many of my former students have travelled from Cyberjaya, Putrajaya, Nilai, Seremban, Rawang, Bangi and Selayang for class. They take the bus, train and taxi to attend classes.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Prison is not a cure for crime. To reduce crime in the long-term, courts should significantly reduce prison sentences and focus on education and community work to help criminals not to re-offend.To what extent do you agree or disagree with the opinion?

Note: The general subject of the question is the best way to reduce crime. It has been given that long prison sentences should be maintained or to reduce it and emphasis on education and community work. Comment on both views. This is a short example. You should write at least 350 words. 4 body paragraphs.

There are many different opinions on the best way to reduce crime. The traditional solution is to be hard on criminals and put them in prison for a very long time. An opposing point of view is expressed by people with more modern ideas. They think that education and community work are the long -term solutions to cutting crime. So, who is right - the traditionalist or the modernist?

People in favour of reducing prison sentences often argue that prisons should not simply be places of punishment. In traditional prisons, people learn a lot about crime, so when they leave prison, they will commit more crimes. Education, however, gives people the skills to get a job when they leave prison, which means that they will probably not re-offend. Part-time work experience in the community is also very helpful as it is a step back into everyday life in society. People can be in prison, but they can also feel they are doing useful work.

On the other hand, some people argue that long prison sentences are right because the punishment should fit the crime. If, for example, someone commits a serious crime such as bank robbery, they should go to prison for a long time. They also believe that reducing prison sentences significantly reduces people's fear of prison and consequently, people will commit more crimes. People will not be frightened of going to a prison which is like a university with learning and work experience opportunity.

In conclusion, it is agreeable that education and community work can have an important role in helping reduce crime, but there should also be strict controls on the type of community work prisoners can do. It is important to understand that some people are a real danger to society and need to stay in prison for a very long time.

All the best to my students and MUET candidates who'll be sitting for the final 3 papers of MUET.

Remember to manage your time properly for the various components.

For listening, use the reading time wisely, seach out KEY words and PREDICT the possible answers.
Don't despair if you missed a question or two, move on and focus for the next section.

For reading, remember to utilise the reading skills we practiced in class, skim for gist and scan for key words. Circle questions which you are unsure of and come back to them later.

For writing task 1, spend time planning your answer, plan on the graphs, identify the general trends and specific details.

For writing task 2, spend time on reading and understanding the question, identify the general subject and specific task. PLAN your answer. Use the connective phrases. Use the essay structure which you have learned in class.

You have worked hard in class and spend time on your MUET revision.
Just do your best tomorrow.

Preparing for MUET FEB/MARCH 2013?Need to score band 3, 4, 5 or 6 for entry into university?Need to improve your band score after your first attempt last year?

MUET can be easy with practice, patience and guidance.
Hundreds of our students who started with minimal ability in English, have gone on to score Band 3, 4 and 5 in their test.
They are now in universities like UM, UITM, UIA, UKM, UPM, IMU, UCSI pursuing their tertiary education in Medicine, Pharmacy, Business, Finance, Biotechnology, Law.
Some and improved on their Band score from Band 2 to Band 3 and Band 4, which allows for them to continue their studies in Law, Biotechnology, Engineering etc.

This is a short intensive course for candidates who need help in their MUET preparation.Notes and materials provided and prepared specifically for scoring in MUET.Lessons are exam driven for scoring in MUET.MUET tutor with 12 years experience
15 lessons x 2 hours = 30 hoursLessons will be held in CherasReasonable fees

Target date for commencement of class is December 2012, call to register and book a seat.

Please call Ms Tang at 014 639 6212 for more information.

(If you can't reach me when you call, its because i'm in class, please leave me a text and i'll call you back.)

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14 years experience teaching English for exams.
Also teach academic English for first and second year university students.
I conduct intensive IELTS and MUET courses, as well as IGCSE for students and university candidates from various public and private universities.
For more information on IELTS and MUET courses, as well as IGCSE, call me (Ms Tang) at 014 639 6212. If you are unable to reach me when you call, its because i'm in class, please leave me a text and i'll get back to you asap.
Many of the students i've taught over the years are now, pursuing their tertiary education in courses and universities of their choice. Many are already working and pursuing their careers as professionals.
These exams don't have to be difficult, MUET, IELTS and IGCSE can be made easy with some work, patience and proper support.
If you want to conduct MUET courses, workshops, seminars at your university or centre, please feel free to give me a call.
The purpose of this blog is to share information about MUET. Many students contact me with many questions about the test. Hopefully it provides a little insight on the test and that you might find it useful in your preparation.

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